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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
It took me years to read this short classic and I never would have finished it if not for the audiobook at the library. I just don't like it. We are allowed to not like a classic, right?
The Christian propaganda... like if you aren't a Christian you're a heathen. As a non-Christian, I didn't much enjoy that.
I had a hard time reading or hearing the pirate speak. Like I couldn't understand what they were saying. And I get from the Christian man's response that they also had trouble understanding and that was the point... However, it doesn't bring me enjoyment constantly reading stuff that I don't understand.
I understand that Treasure Island has had great influence on pirate tales stories about buried treasure. So I am happy it exists and we therefore have Pirates of the Caribbean (one of my favorite movies). But I don't think reading it has changed my life, brought me enjoyment during the reading experience or altered my way of thinking. So 2 stars I give it... Savvy?
The Christian propaganda... like if you aren't a Christian you're a heathen. As a non-Christian, I didn't much enjoy that.
I had a hard time reading or hearing the pirate speak. Like I couldn't understand what they were saying. And I get from the Christian man's response that they also had trouble understanding and that was the point... However, it doesn't bring me enjoyment constantly reading stuff that I don't understand.
I understand that Treasure Island has had great influence on pirate tales stories about buried treasure. So I am happy it exists and we therefore have Pirates of the Caribbean (one of my favorite movies). But I don't think reading it has changed my life, brought me enjoyment during the reading experience or altered my way of thinking. So 2 stars I give it... Savvy?
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
I won this book for a short story competition I won as a child
While not a complete thrill, it definitely kept my attention. Our discussion of the book was very interesting and the plot wasn't completely predictable. Why it didn't have enough depth for me to give it five stars, I can certainly see why it has stood the test of time.
I did not care...ABOUT ANYTHING HAPPENING IN THIS BOOK
can you guess why
hint(it starts with "r" and ends with "eading for english class")
can you guess why
hint(it starts with "r" and ends with "eading for english class")
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don’t read a lot of pirate books but I thought this was such a fun one! There was a lot of excitement and action that I wasn’t ever really bored while listening to it. It definitely makes me want to watch the movie Treasure Planet though!
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This novel started out with a female kicking ass and taking names. While the rest of the story might not be conducive of that, I like that for a beginning.A mother who did what needed to be done.
The quintessential pirate story that's pretty short and sweet--it gets right to the point, which is the action, and is an enjoyable read.